Civic Intelligence

Ground Game Texas

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 83-0567866

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Nov 16, 2023

Organization Profilewww.groundgametexas.org/en
4107 Medical Pkwy 212Austin, TX 78722

(202) 552-0221

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

27th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

27th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

20th percentile

-11%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$120,000

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.5% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-16%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

37th percentile

-1.4%

Faster revenue growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets27th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,006,976

Down $195,478 (-16%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$1,006,976

Down $195,052 (-16%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $426 (-100%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue27th percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,854,809

Down $26,335 (-1.4%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$2,049,861

Up $893,597 (+77%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$195,052

Down $919,932 (-127%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2018: $48,282Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $282,291Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $282,2912019Assets 2020: $477,148Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $477,1482020Assets 2021: $1,202,454Liabilities 2021: $426Net Assets 2021: $1,202,0282021Assets 2022: $1,006,976Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,006,9762022Assets 2023: $523,155Liabilities 2023: $5,597Net Assets 2023: $517,5582023Assets 2024: $372,060Liabilities 2024: $356,218Net Assets 2024: $15,8422024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$1,006,976
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,006,976
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth37th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2018: $166,690Expenses 2018: $118,408Net Income 2018: $48,2822018Revenue 2019: $444,809Expenses 2019: $210,800Net Income 2019: $234,0092019Revenue 2020: $2,731,006Expenses 2020: $2,536,149Net Income 2020: $194,8572020Revenue 2021: $1,881,144Expenses 2021: $1,156,264Net Income 2021: $724,8802021Revenue 2022: $1,854,809Expenses 2022: $2,049,861Net Income 2022: -$195,0522022Revenue 2023: $842,315Expenses 2023: $1,331,733Net Income 2023: -$489,4182023Revenue 2024: $768,705Expenses 2024: $1,058,053Net Income 2024: -$289,3482024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$1,854,809
Expenses$2,049,861
Net Income-$195,052
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Nov 16, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,854,809
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ground Game Texas fights for democracy and social justice by working with organizers and activists to build issue campaigns across the state.

Ground Game Texas is a civic engagement organization with primary activities including voter registration and voter mobilization through nonpartisan ballot initiatives and issue advocacy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$783,935$505,062▼ $278,873
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$8$8→ $0
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$1,202,454$1,006,976▼ $195,478
Other Assets Total$418,511$501,906▲ $83,395
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$426--
Total Liabilities$426$0▼ $426
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,246,455$950,023▼ $296,432
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-44,427$56,953▲ $101,380
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,202,028$1,006,976▼ $195,052
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,202,454$1,006,976▼ $195,478

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$1,095--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Julie OliverSecretaryPT$120,000$120,000
Mike SiegelChairmanPT$120,000$120,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
CJ ZhaoDirector
Glen MaxeyDirector
Jeremy SmithDirector
Karthik BalasubramanianDirector
Ana Luisa Salas-PorrasTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,764,809
Program Service Revenue
$90,000
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,764,809
Change in Net Assets
$-195,052
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$850,215
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$792,842
Other Expenses$401,293
Total Fundraising Expense$126,211
Professional Fundraising Fees$5,511

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$792,842--$792,842
Other Salaries and Wages$430,803$55,140$73,129$559,072
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$160,692$20,601$24,722$206,015
Fees for Services Other$115,119--$115,119
Payroll Taxes$50,923$6,636$8,435$65,994
Advertising$57,282-$753$58,035
Information Technology$42,028$430-$42,458
Fees for Services Legal$37,183$106-$37,289
Fees for Services Accounting$26,620$8,873-$35,493
Travel$21,251$87$461$21,799
Other Employee Benefits$9,714$9,420-$19,134
Occupancy$4,092$2,458-$6,550
Office Expenses$5,056$786$65$5,907
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$5,511$5,511
All Other Expenses$3,159$641$869$4,669
Conferences and Meetings$2,386$760$1,048$4,194
Insurance$3,083$451$470$4,004
Other Expenses$2,459$849$54$3,362
Total Functional Expenses$1,816,329$107,321$126,211$2,049,861
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Defending Democracy TogetherWashington, DC501(c)4Nonpartisan Program Support$575,000
Block PowerWashington, DC501(c)4Nonpartisan Program Support$200,000
Caldwell Hays Examiner TheSan Marcos, TX501(c)4Nonpartisan Program Support$6,800
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$5,511
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$216,132
Total Exempt Function Spending$216,132
Section 527 Activity Spending$212,782

Section 527 Organizations

OrganizationLocationAmount
88-2201693Austin, TX$2,500
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is provided to the governing body and legal counsel for review and approval prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Board members are required to disclose any conflicts of interest and such disclosures are noted in the board meeting minutes. when any decisions arise in which those conflicts are present, said board member will recuse themself from the decision.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No other documents are made available.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ground Game Texas
EIN
83-0567866
Phone
2025520221
Address
4107 Medical Pkwy 212, Austin, TX 78722

Signing Officer

Name
Julie Oliver
Title
Secretary
Signed
2023-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mike Siegel
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
121
Volunteers
350

Preparer

Firm
MBA Consulting Group
Address
611 Pennsylvania Ave SE Num 143, Washington, DC 20003
Preparer
Steve Mele
Phone
2025520221
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: BlockPower OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: All Other Programs”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Form 990 is provided to the governing body and legal counsel for review and approval prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Board members are required to disclose any conflicts of interest and such disclosures are noted in the board meeting minutes. when any decisions arise in which those conflicts are present, said board member will recuse themself from the decision.
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,006,976
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,006,976
Revenue
$1,854,809
Expenses
$2,049,861
Net income
-$195,052
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.36$0.02$0.77$1.06$0.29
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.01$0.52$0.84$1.33$0.49
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.00$1.01$1.85$2.05$0.20
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.20$0.00$1.20$1.88$1.16$0.72
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.00$0.48$2.73$2.54$0.19
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.28$0.44$0.21$0.23
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.17$0.12$0.05